"The one good thing about being a farmer at the moment is we're getting lots of emails, lots of advice through the media, there's lots of comms on how everything should be done… There's an increased awareness around how doing things properly - making sure you've got the paperwork in order, making sure people have plans in place.

“There's been a lot more thought put into it this year."

He urged anyone who doesn't feel like they have enough information to look at the websites for Beef and Lamb, MPI and Dairy NZ.

Watch the full video above.

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